The Age | Hawthorn team manager faced paedophile allegations before sudden death The Age A well-known Hawthorn team manager close to the powerful club's coaches and players was set to be charged by police over child sex abuse allegations when he took his own life last week. Long-time Hawks staff member Ric Sprake, 66, was found dead on ... Hawthorn Football Club team manager took his own life as police prepared to charge him with sex offences Hawthorn staff member faced child sex accusations before unexpected death |